Sunday, January 21, 2018

Estes Park is getting some much appreciated snow today. I'm cozy inside by the fire in my flannel bathrobe. My plans for today include reading, sewing, and sipping tea. Chicken soup is on our dinner menu.

This would also be a good day to venture into Rocky Mountain National Park to see the winter beauty. Alas, our federal government has shut itself down so there are currently no services operating in our national parks. Below is an image of Rocky's Facebook post today. I hope the U.S. Senate can get its act together - now!

Friday, December 22, 2017

Our family (all ten of them) will arrive on December 23 and 24, so, for the past couple of weeks, Wayne and I have been busy preparing for their Christmas visit. Cooking, decorating, cleaning, shopping, and wrapping have been high on our "To Do" lists and there is little left to do but anticipate the joy.

Over the years, we have combined traditions from America and our heritages (Danish and British) with those we've designed ourselves to create a unique celebration that we all love.

A Bit About Me

I've lived in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado with my wonderful husband since March 2000. It is paradise for me. I am a retired teacher and keep busy with quilting, crafting, volunteering, reading and visiting my children and grandchildren.

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A Bright Spot of Color

My Christmas cactus is in radiantly full bloom.

Frosted Pines

Bull Elk in our Yard

Wayne has an ongoing battle with this big boy who attacks the fence around our aspen.

Cloud Journal

My dad was a meterologist and he sparked my interest in all things weather. Ever since I was a little girl I've especially loved clouds. In the summertime, my sister and I used to lie on our backs in the cool grass finding shapes and pictures in the clouds and telling stories about the images we saw before they disappeared or changed into something else. I've been photographing clouds to make a cloud journal. Here are a few and I'll add to this journal from time to time.